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rubbing vs traction

traction vs rubbing

rubbing and traction both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rubbing Yes No No No
traction Yes No No No
As nouns, traction is a hyponym of rubbing; that is, traction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rubbing:
  • rubbing: the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
  • traction: the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
Other hyponyms of rubbing include abrasion, attrition, detrition, grinding, adhesive friction, grip.
rubbing (noun) traction (noun)
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure (orthopedics) the act of pulling on a bone or limb (as in a fracture) to relieve pressure or align parts in a special way during healing
representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
Difference between rubbing and traction

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